Shadow

Shadow Poem

He chases me

Sometimes slowing down because of his limp

Never catching me

But when I look over my shoulder

He is there.

 

Photo by Rendiansyah Nugroho on Unsplash

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24 Comments

  1. Lellalee

    Now this makes me want to know more – the entire story xxx

  2. femaleoriginal

    Ooh this one gives me the chills! x
    https://www.femaleoriginal.com

  3. Alyssa C.

    Chiiiiills! My imagination suddenly started working double time there!

    1. Jaya Avendel

      Thanks so much for sharing your reaction! 🙂

  4. Single Mom Chapters

    Wow! I love how I can actually image your poetry when I read it. Wonderful 😍

  5. Diffusing the Tension

    Spooky! This would be a good scary story. Keep up the good work!

  6. Rayo

    Oh, this one gives me chills. I like that I can imagine several meanings to this post. Really like your writing

    1. Jaya Avendel

      Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on this!

  7. adamjnew85

    Awesome. I really really love this one 😀

  8. -Eugenia

    Your words and the image make for a compelling and intriguing piece. Well done.

    1. Jaya Avendel

      Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed.

  9. Susi Bocks

    Oh, this reminds me of nightmares I’ve woken up to, Jaya! Gave me goosebumps!

    1. Jaya Avendel

      I am glad you enjoyed! Nightmares give me the chills to.

  10. Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog

    Like certain so-called leaders in government right now! 🙂

    1. Jaya Avendel

      Chuckles! The words can be read any way.

  11. Megha's World

    Wonderful piece Jaya. Quite captivating.

    1. Jaya Avendel

      I am glad you enjoyed it!

  12. Afzal Moolla

    this is profound! your words just gave a me chill – not a bad thing at all – but the so many ways of interpreting your piece is captivating. thank you for sharing your marvellous work here with us all.
    Peace and Hope and Freedom and Gender-Rights and Equality and Dignity and Justice for All ✌✊👍🌻

    1. Jaya Avendel

      I am glad you enjoyed it. Something about the feeling of someone or something following you makes neck hairs prick, as if you cannot walk fast enough to escape. Thank you for for reading.

      1. Afzal Moolla

        thank you for sharing. and yes there is that something about someone or something following you (perhaps even here on wordpress 🤔) that certainly gives one the heebee-jeebees … warmest wishes and peace ✌

        1. Jaya Avendel

          Chuckles. So true. We are always followed!

          1. Afzal Moolla

            brrrrrr … there go the hairs on the back of the neck 😂

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